Workshop Manager

Job reference - 35752

• $80,000- $90,000 for the best suited candidate
• Prior experience in a leadership role highly advantageous - will consider someone wanting that next move
• Join a family owned business with a clean working environment and enjoy coming to work EVERY DAY

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The employer is a successful business owner that is recruiting for a Workshop Manager to lead a medium sized team and who can work without supervision.

The owner does not live in town and ideally needs someone with leadership experience. Although you will be working strategically with the owner, you would be required to run the workshop as your own.

You will manage the admin staff as well as the mechanics within the workshop. There is a component of hands on work required - this role is an 80% hands on Workshop Manager role.


Why should you apply?
The package could pay up to a generous $90,000, plus a potential company vehicle for the right candidate. This role will allow you to implement new processes and procedures where you will be able to manage the team without being micro-managed.

The opportunity to gain shares in the business is also on the cards so future growth opportunities exist within this business so apply now!

This vacancy is for a full time, permanent role offering a minimum of 45 hours across a Monday to Friday week.


The role and location
The workshop is located in West Auckland close to the beautiful black-sand surf beach beaches of Muriwai and Piha. You also have the chance to live in the coastal community of West Auckland with the added advantage of close proximity to the breathtaking Waitakere ranges.

• Working on the tools 80% of the time - general servicing and maintenance to a wide variety of cars as well as the occasional classic car
• Diagnostic work using the latest diagnostic equipment
• Minor and major repairs
• Managing the team of admin staff and mechanics within the workshop
• Dealing with customers
• Ensuring all paperwork is accurate and up to date
• Reporting to the owner on a weekly and monthly basis
• Driving profitability for the business

Skills we seek

• Relevant automotive trade qualification
• Good diagnostic skills
• Ability to complete major repairs
• Leadership experience in a workshop environment is highly preferred
• Friendly communication skills
• WOF ticket would be highly preferred
• Team player that can motivate the team

If you are already in Auckland and looking for a new job opportunity paying you your worth, or if you are considering the move to the City of Sails with beautiful white beaches, fantastic schools, and top class restaurants, then we want to hear from you.


How to apply
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